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The Yazoo City cheese straw factory is closing after 35 years, as the Yerger siblings retire to preserve its legacy.
The Mississippi Cheese Straw Factory in Yazoo City is closing after nearly 35 years, the Yerger family announced, citing their decision to retire.
Founded in 1991 as a retirement project by the family’s mother, the business grew from homemade treats in her kitchen into a nationally shipped product.
Now in their mid-60s, the siblings said they are stepping away to enjoy retirement, choosing to close the company rather than sell it to preserve its legacy.
They expressed gratitude to loyal customers and plan to focus on family.
The closure marks the end of a local tradition and reflects broader trends in aging family-owned businesses.
La fábrica de paja de queso de Yazoo City está cerrando después de 35 años, ya que los hermanos Yerger se retiran para preservar su legado.